Ouachita County Sheriff David Norwood extended a special thank you to the community of Troy for their assistance in finding a missing man with his dog on Tuesday.
According to a press release, deputies responded to a call that Charles Marlar was missing around dusk Tuesday and "determined that the situation was serious in nature."
Arkansas Games and Fish officers and Arkansas State Police were called in for assistance in the efforts to find the missing person; according to the release, an aerial spraying helicopter was even used in the search, but due to the large size more search personnel would be needed.
Norwood said the community of Troy, Arkansas, stepped in, coming together to help with the search.
"Citizens of the community searched all day, pushing through the heat and conditions, without being asked to do so. The community of Troy, Arkansas saved a life on this date, by finding the missing person and his dog just minutes before dark," Norwood said. "Without their help, this search could have ended differently. The Ouachita County Sheriff's Department appreciates each and every one who came out to help in the search. It's great to see a community come together like this!"